PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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A REQUEST TO INITIATE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF MARTIN COUNTY REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO PROVIDE MORE OPTIONS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
executive summary
This is a request to initiate amendments to the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan (CGMP) and the Land Development Regulations (LDR) for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as directed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
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DEPARTMENT: Growth Management
PREPARED BY: Name: Amy Offenbach
Title: Planner
REQUESTED BY: Board of County Commissioners
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
On June 17, 2025, the BCC directed staff to research and propose revisions to the CGMP and/or the LDR for ADUs in the furtherance of providing affordable housing. After researching the County and state regulations for ADUs, Guesthouses, and/or Guest houses, staff has determined that revisions to the CGMP and LDRs are necessary to facilitate the directive of the BCC. The attached resolution will allow staff to recommend updates to the CGMP and LDRs regarding the subject of Accessory Dwelling Units.
ISSUES:
None.
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, has identified and addressed legal risks, and has developed strategies for legal defensibility.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board approve the resolution to initiate amendments the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan and the Land Development Regulations regarding the subject of Accessory Dwelling Units and similar terms.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Pull this item from the Consent Agenda.
2. Request that staff provide additional information and continue the item to a future date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
None
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION...
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